6 of the best bags for urban adventuring from Chrome Industries

Love exploring your city on two wheels or by foot? You’ll need the ideal carry to ensure you’ve got all your essentials close to hand and the guys at Chrome Industries have some of the coolest looking, versatile and well-crafted bags on the market so they would always be one of our first ports of call here at The Coolector. Check out our pick of 6 of the best bags for urban adventuring from Chrome Industries below:


BARRAGE SESSION BACKPACK | £210

The Barrage Session Backpack from Chrome Industries is their skate version of the robust 100% waterproof backpack that has always been amongst their most popular offerings. Built twice with 100% welded waterproof liner and abrasion resistant nylon shell – this is one mission ready backpack. Stand out features include:

  • Chrome Industries most robust 100% waterproof rolltop with 3-Flap Carry System
  • 3-Flap Carry System will store a skateboard securely
  • Laptop sleeve fits a 15″ macbook pro
  • Ergonomic shoulder straps with molded back panel
  • Iconic Chrome mini buckle sternum strap

MINI KADET SLING | £63

Smaller, just as tough version of Chrome Industries’ best-selling Kadet sling, this is ideally suited to those who want to travel light whilst doing their urban adventuring in 2022. The Mini Kadet Slight from Chrome Industries is built to carry your everyday essentials from phones, keys wallets and all your other EDC necessities. The biggest and best features of the Mini Kadet Sling include:

  • Water-resistant zippered main with interior organisation
  • Quick access front pocket
  • Padded rear U-lock holster
  • Adjustable stainless steel slider with bottle opener
  • Ideally suited for everyday carry, festivals, and travel

BLCKCHRM 22X CITIZEN MESSENGER | £189

Original. Iconic. Chrome Industries BLCKCHRM 22X Citizen Messenger Bag takes their medium-sized messenger bag with quick-release seatbelt buckle to a whole new level. It has been street-tested by professional messengers since 1995. Guaranteed for Life.

  • Chrome Industries iconic messenger in advanced 22X Nylon
  • Quick-release buckle with bottle opener for opening a craft beer or two
  • Reflective compression straps to secure cargo
  • Ergonomic shoulder strap w/ stabilizing strap
  • Crafted from advanced sail cloth material

NIKO CAMERA SLING 2.0 | £116

Cameras and cycling are old friends and the Chrome Industries Niko Camera Bag is both of their best friends. That’s why Chrome Industries built a lightweight, sling-style version of their water resistant, padded camera bag for those who love to get our on two wheels and snap pictures of their own city or a new one that they are exploring. Stand out features include:

  • Customisable camera sling made for the streets
  • Filter / lens pockets & compression flap for tripods
  • Fits one body, two lenses & other small gear
  • Wear crossbody or on hip with quick release
  • Designed to meet street photographer daily needs

HELIX HANDLEBAR BAG | £58

A tough, sturdy offering that won’t let you down wherever your two-wheeled city adventures take you. The Helix Handlebar Bag from Chrome Industries is built for the essentials with a hideaway sling strap and is made of mighty robust materials so you’ll be able to really put it through the wringer and it will come out smiling on the other side.

  • Handlebar bag and crossbody sling
  • Tough tarp exterior works on and off bike
  • Stowable waist or crossbody strap
  • PU coated zipper
  • Versatile all in one handlebar, sling, & waist bag

BARRAGE FREIGHT BACKPACK | £210

Take your pick from 34 – 38L versions of Chrome Industries Barrage Freight which is a durable 100% waterproof backpack. Built twice with 100% welded waterproof liner and abrasion resistant coated nylon shell, this classy number definitely won’t let you down.

  • Chrome Industries most durable 100% waterproof rolltop with volume to spare
  • Laptop sleeve fits a 15″ macbook pro
  • Chrome Big Top gusseted opening for easy access
  • Ergonomic shoulder straps with molded back panel
  • Adjustable external 5-point cargo net system

Leo Davie